MrsRobinson

Hello,

I also have Unitedhealth care they where great...If you call your 1877# on the back of your card ask if you are covered and ask to speak to your Bariatric Resource Center, my plan put me in touch with a Bariatric Resource Nurse the first time I called....Good Luck and feel free to ask any thing you may need to know...PS I also had to do a 6 Month Nutrition Plan

Relax & take some small "small" sips of Water

Hi,

I was really sore for a week or so...My body started to make noises that seemed unnatural and really loud, my port site was sore as hell for about two weeks (I am a side sleeper) but, the good news is just keep moving and all the gas will work its way out and you will feel better ever passing day.....PS Hang in there it is totally worth it, trust me!!!!

Warmest Regards,

Lisa

Weather & allergies make my band super tight!

I have Dr. Robert Richard, he is a great surgeon...he even gave me a big stuffed brown bear that was waiting for me when I came out of surgery (I cuddled that thing for days) I do not know your Dr but, if you have any questions,feel free to ask!!!!! I had my surgery on Nov 22nd 2011 and I am feeling pretty great, lots of energy, about 32 pounds gone and I am starting to see my neck again!!! Ha Ha I get my first fill this Friday...................
I hope you have a quick and easy recovery!!!!

Hello, Please take the time to join the Hotlanta Bandsters Group @ Groups if you live in the Atlanta or Metro Atlanta Area & Welcome!!!

New to being a Bandster but, Welcome Back!!!!!

Be kind to yourself!! Try taking a bubble bath and relax, sometimes we can find motivation once we quit our minds and put everything else aside...No payments, whats on tv, why we have not done this or that, just be at a state of total relaxation and then I am sure you will find your center!!! Good Luck and Relax!!!

Congrats keep up the good work!! )

) Banded on 11/22 and I still am sore at the port site and had hernia fixed!! But, I am feeling stronger and stronger every day!! If I do to much durning the day or with the twins I am sore in the evenings, nothing alittle liquid Lortab won't fix!!! Ha Ha Good Luck and a Speedy recovery!!!

Thank you everyone I hope to continue to bring good news to everyone here!!! )

) I know I am newly banded but, so far so good!!! I love my band and have lost 21 pounds so far...I can't wait to see what happens on the rest of my journey!!!!

Surgery was on the 22nd and I have lost 22.9 pounds in the last three weeks I think I am going to like Lapband alot!!!!

OK my surgery was on the 22nd and it went ok. I did have nausea which I hate and my surgeon fixed a hiatal hernia which I did not know I had. I think that is why the pain is a little more than I expected..The gas was pain was ok, I used tons of Gas x strips peppermint (helped with nausea) and a moist heat, heating pad!!!! My surgeon is Dr Robert Richard and he has to be the best surgeon around, he even brought me a big stuffed brown bear after the surgery was over...All in all it was a really good experience!! Now on to my journey!!!!!

Hello Everyone,

Tues is my surgery and I am getting scared, I know I should not be but I can not help it. I question myself as to my journey and if I will have regrets....Just need a little something, something from my support lapbanders.............

Warmest Personal Regards,

Lisa

I am 42 and would rather the time off than the $$$$$, just me! )

Personally, at my age (54), I would rather have time than money. But I wish you all the best in whatever you choose. Do you have a commute at 3? Would you at 4:30.

Melinda

I have UHC and they did not however when I payed the 30 dollars I would just get a receipt and submit to my HRA account with United..But, call your 1800# and check because policies are very different..)

does anyone know if uhc pay for nutritinist?

Thank you so much!!!

Good Luck to all those who will be banded this week. Hang in - think positive - listen to your Doctors - and go for it with gusto!

Mine will be on one week tomorrow and already it seems soo much longer. After a couple of days of rough Patches - I turned a corner and feel fabulous. Yea!

Positive vibes heading out to all who recently banded and about to be banded (oh and of course everyone else too!)

I was a Dec. bandster and have turned into a Nov 22nd Bandsters!!!!! Hello everyone......

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Good Luck on your surgery and a speedy recovery!!!!) I can't wait to hear about your experience...

I believe every surgeon is different in regards to their required pre op however, I have to say the first two days where hell but after that your system gets use to the small amount and I think that is one of the things they are shooting for. I can not imagine what it would be like to go from food and regular quantities to lapband amounts after surgery..I guess it helps with the smaller food amount and realizing what you will be consuming...I am in day 10 of my pre op liquid diet and to tell the truth it is really not that bad. I can have the following things in about 1/2 cup portions: Sugar Free(S/F) Fat Free (F/F) Yogurt, S/F Fudge Pops, S/F Pops, Broths and broth based Soups strained, Cyrstal Light, Lt juices, Def coffee, L/F Cottege cheese, S/F Jello, S/F pudding, Unsweetened Applesauce, (Only one of the following per day) Grits, oatmeal, Farina, Cream of Wheat. My surgeon also requires that I exercise at least three times a week for 30 minutes..Yesterday was my pre op and I have lost 9 pounds so far and I am totally excited.....

I was scheduled for Dec 6th but I was moved up to Nov 22nd this coming Tues 7 am and I am soooooo excited!!!! So I am on board with ya'll!!!

You are on the same day for surgery that I am!!!! Good Luck...)

I have not had my surgery yet, but I really believe that when you are so physical while you where training your metabolism gets really cranked up so when you had your second surgery and you physical workouts have shrunk down so far your body is not burning as much, ie. weight gain or no weight loss...My husband is a runner and did the Marine Corps Marathon if he does not train for awhile he gains...How about walking some more and add hand weights to your routine? I live in GA, too and know you can find some really great parks with killer hills!!! You can do it just take a breath and move, move, move.....))) Stay Cool

Don't beat yourself up you will be fine!!!!!! Remember it is a journey and sometimes you will screw up! Just remember there are alot of people here that know what you are going thru and you are not alone....Get right back on the horse and ride!!! )))))